If I could give this place 6 stars I definitely would! From the second we stepped inside we were treated like family! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They offered great recommendations since it was our first time at this restaurant for most of the people in our party. The food was delicious. We decided to go for their bigger dishes and share it family style. We took their mixed grilled platter and their seafood mix. We also had their Sarava salad, cheesy bread and tuna tartare! All great! The drinks did not disappoint either. Some great craft cocktail choices. We actually saved room for dessert this time and tried their banana crème brûlée and Brazilian carrot cake - YUM! read more

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First time coming here with my chick and I'll be honest, the food was very good but they got our orders all wrong. The waitress her name was Jennifer, she was very nice and accommodating. I didn't experience any attitude or rudeness from any of the staff which was good. My only complaint is that she didn't write down our order which in turn got our food all wrong. I ordered the burger well done, my chick ordered hers medium. Well I ended up with the medium and she got the well done. We wanted cheddar cheese, well we both got swiss. We wanted truffle fries and we both ended up with regular fries. So yeah this pretty much goes down to not writing exactly what we wanted and us getting whatever food they felt like giving us. I would recommend next time to please write down customers orders so that the paying customer gets exactly what he's paying for. I will say again the food was very good but they screwed up the orders. Will I go back, I don't know but I hope in future they write orders down so this doesn't happen to anyone else. read more

Went to Sarava for the first time today. Had empanadas, skirt steak and caipirinhas. Those are pretty near my three favorite things. I am a massive pain in the ass snob about all three. All were fantastic. The service was equal to the food. Very welcoming, friendly, and attentive. I will definitely be back read more

One of new favorite brunch spot. The multiple times I came to Sarava, I enjoyed all the dishes I tried. The seasoning was just right. My favorite is both the lobster beny and crab cake beny. The lobster beny was delicious. The service is wonderful. Even though it's not a big indoor seating area but I was able to keep my travel stroller within our table. read more

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My first experience wasn't the best at this place as the wait staff was rude to us. Still i decided to give this place another shot. To start i order the shrimp ceviche. Honestly inqaant i press with the ceviche and i think the only reason it was tolerable it was because of the potato chips. I had a Margarita but i had to send it back because it tastes like plain seltzer with lemon juice and sugar. I ordered a Brazilian beer which was much better. We shared the BBQ dish and it was so good. The meat was delicious and the sausage was flavorful. I love the little spicy red peppers that came with the dish. If we come back to will be only to get the BBQ dish. The service was nice this time around our waitress was kind. The place is small but very clean. read more

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Prices are high for the neighborhood. Waitress was friendly but not responsive to complaints. We ordered the mango avocado salad. But there was almost no avocado. 2 tiny pieces of avocado in the salad when a salad is called mango avocado salad you expect to see some avocado. We told the waitress and all she did was say. I'll tell the chef and then we never heard anything about it again. One of the skirt steaks was crazy oversalted. My friend told the waitress. Same response from the waitress. The lobster roll could use a little more lobster for the price. 3 stars because the food tasted very good other than the one steak that was oversalted but my friend scraped off the salt with a napkin and ate it. Like i said taste of the steak and lobster was very good. Restaurants decorations were great. The vibe is awesome read more

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Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Amazing service! Our host/waitress always came by to make sure everything was ok and the food came out hot and fast! 2) We ordered 6 caipirinhas for 3 - cashew fruit (creamy and sweet, definitely give it a try), passion fruit, original, and mango...AALL were so good! Not stingy with the liquor, nice pleasant sweetness and not sickly sweet, and good balance with some tartness. Give an IV drip for the original with muddled limes cuz that was too good 3) For 3 we ordered 1 appetizer of fish croquetes, 1 Brazilian bbq platter for 2, and then 1 picanha steak with chimichurri. All of it was so good, with the meat really well cooked, and the flavor on POINT. Meat sweats, smiles, and full bellies 4) Bill came down to about $300 with 20% tip, so a bit on the pricy side, but so worth it...will definitely come back 5) Would say ideal to impress a date, family friendly, and good for a party of 4 Cons: 1) Place is a bit small, but cozy, otherwise no negatives read more

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Came here on a Saturday at 6:30pm to celebrate a bday. The waitress was very nice to show me a place I can park the stroller and brought the kids plastic cups for water. I was surprised how empty it was but patrons definitely started coming in at 8pm. The ambiance was relaxing with the decor, dim lighting, and music. If I had to choose between their brunch or dinner, I would go with their dinner menu as that was more memorable for me. We had their Frito Mixto which included fresh tasting calamari, shrimp, and veggie strings, delicious pao de Brazil (cheesy bread a must), tuna tartare, and Brazillian BBQ ($96) which was enough for 3 adults with the variety of two steaks, chicken skewer, sausages, garlic bread, yuka fries, and rice and beans (esp if you are ordering a few appetizers). Everything was flavorful, and I love dipping the yucca fries in the spicy mayo sauce. The owner came out to ask if we enjoyed the food and informed us of their upcoming Wed $35 paint and sip event with min order of one app. Definitely nice to see small business owners hosting creative events too. read more

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This place absolutely hidden gem in Bayridge .The food absolutely very remarkable and taste is delightful.Food is phenominal but our server Jennifer has a high level customer service.She was borns for hospitality I hope she never loose enthusiasm. Ambiance is so warm and very pleasant. read more

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On the walk in, it's a small space but a nice setup. Intimate and low key. The waiter was also the bartender that day but she managed very well. She was helpful with choosing our food and explaining the different flavor caipirinhas. I was looking for a new happy hour spot but the menu made me want more than that. I had the caipirinha flight and of course a happy hour margarita. The food was really good, I enjoyed the wings although they we really spicy. I used the sauce from the frito misto to also dip the wings & that was really good too. Everything was crispy and flavorful. I would def come back again :) read more

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It's pretty non busy in there. There was no one when we went one afternoon. You can't really find Brazilian in Southern Brooklyn so this place is almost like a hidden gem. It was my first time having ceviche and I didn't expect it to be liquidy. I usually hate plantain chips but it goes so well with the juices, shrimp, and onions etc... It had a bit of a kick to it- not spicy. The crab cake benedict was so good. The Hollandaise sauce was so yums, it went well with my fries. The portion looks small but it was pretty filling after eating the appetizer. The steak and eggs was a bit salty but they kindly remade it. I also wish the eggs were runny instead but it's okay. read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Crab Cakes Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Everything seems great, the food, service, ambiance. The food is seriously heavenly. Good job in preparing good meals for people to enjoy read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went here on random Saturday afternoon with another couple and a sweet baby. What a pleasant little spot in Brooklyn great for the family but beware no changing station for baby. During the afternoon it was not busy at all. The server was incredibly nice and the food was good too. If you go here. I highly recommend the Brazilian bread it is DELISH. read more

Such a fun spot. Food and drinks are awesome and service is even better. Cute backyard for warmer days.

They deserve credit for their steady quality control. You might find yourself coming back weekly. All my choices show flavor quality. The service staff performed exactly as expected at this quality establishment. There's no question about visiting again. read more

10/10 food and service ! From the food to the drinks to the ambiance. The empanadas & steak are my go-to and it's better every time

This should be my sixth review and I love this place. Came here with friends visiting from Singapore and we had a very nice experience as always. The have beautiful shaded garden seating, friendly wait staff, great selection of food. You can order lunch, brunch or dinner, fair prices, high quality, awesome presentation, good wine and mixed drink selection and the restaurant is very clean. I highly recommend them for any occasion I do not think they will disappoint. read more

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Based on great reviews, I was anticipating brunching at this restaurant. On a cold April Saturday, our reservation was not necessary--from noon to 2pm, the place had a steady flow of customers and available tables. The restaurant is tiny--seats maybe at most 20 people. No tables bigger than 4 are available. Cozy ambiance. Relaxing music playing in the background. Soothing atmosphere to enjoy. Dimmed lighting probably creates an intimate feel during dinner time. One caveat: the entrance door was opening very often, and there was barely any heat on in the restaurant, so we were freezing the entire time. Food gets cold quickly. We were wearing our winter jackets to keep warm. Not ideal. Detracted a great deal from enjoying the experience, when you have to be shivering to keep warm. Nothing much to say about Service. Waitresses seemed aloof and weren't particularly talkative or warm. Was not expecting Manhattan prices: the bill was $100 for brunch for two, without drinks or tips. Certainly not a cheap treat, considering we did not order much. Disappointed that for the quality and quantity of food, we paid such exorbitant price. $17 crab cake appetizer was an utter waste of money. Two tiny crabcakes were completely bland. Barely any crab meat, all bread and vegetable stuffing. Huge chunks of potato instead of crab meat. No seasoning to at least create some flavor. Tasted like eating stale, damn, sad cloth. The avocado & mango chutney was much tastier and the highlight of this dish. How disappointing. $22 crab cake benedict was good, not counting crab cakes [read above comment]. Salad was light. Substituted home potatoes for sweet potato and regular fries. Both fries were delicious. We were not warned that substituting home potatoes for fries would be +$3. We were craving something new, so were recommended to try Brazilian Catupiry cheese bread, which is not indicated in the menu. Tiny bread balls stuffed with cheese were lovely--so easy to get carried away and eat a ton of those. However, $16 for 7 tiny balls was definitely pushing it. read more

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I'd rate Saravá four and a half stars. Brazilian bistro. Menu seemed burger center is. Handful of food you'd expect at a bar plus a lot of Brazilian items. We decided to share the meat platter for two. We also had two beers and two drinks and the bill came out to about $200 including tip for the two of us. The meat platter came with four skewers. Skewers had two pieces of pichana, a large sausage link, five chicken kebabs, and three large pieces of skirt steak. Sides includes rice, beans, yucca fries, and four sauces / toppings. Food was very flavorful across the board. Quite juicy. On the salty side which I don't mind. I had two beers that were on draft. First was listed as a Pilsner. It was not a Pilsner. Tasted like a Belgian style ale. Possibly a Tripel. Certainly not a Pilsner. It was priced like a Pilsner, so I didn't mind the higher quality beer; however, I just want expecting it. I also had their house IPA which I'd wager a small amount of money on being Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Service was quick and attentive. They had one gender neutral restroom. It was spacious and had one railing behind the toilet with no side railings. Indoor and outdoor seating. Beer and wines; no liquors but they had cocktails made of spirits with lower ABVs. read more

It was the long overdue that I finally came here and eat. First, love the ambiance, lately I notice restaurants are getting louder and since I am here to socialize with friends I get it but also the noise level in some places are crazy. Not here, they are casual and chill and I am able to hear myself talking lol. The drinks are excellent, the food is great. I was here with a friend whose parents are Portuguese and she said some of the dishes reminded her of her mom's cooking so I think that's an awesome compliment. Overall it is a nice place and next time I will try the entrees, we had drinks and share few appetizers this time. read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out for a while... So I'm like ok, time to go, finally! We go and I order the surf and turf burger and my partner orders the smash. Both were good, but maybe a wee pricey for the area... considering you can get a delish meal for much less nearby. The one thing I love is that we have so many different options in a 5 block radius, and Brazilian isn't found everywhere. So I love that! The interior was a bit dark but I love the wood and the simplicity. If I went back again.. I would likely try something else, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. I'm curious how the little gf breads are. I've had them many times and I love them :) read more

This place is always on point. Their food never fails. So grateful to have it near by.

Based on the burger I got, I'd give this place a 4 being that it was a decent burger but can't say it's one of the best that I've had. The bacon pieces were a bit too thick and hard for my liking but the flavor profile was great overall. Definitely want to come back to try other items on the menu! read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Breakfast burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very inviting, cute, intimate dining experience in Brooklyn. Service was very welcoming and attentive for our entire 3 hour visit. I was having dinner with a good friend I had not seen on 2 years. We never felt rushed, just very well taken care of. The chef even cam out to see how tables were doing. The menu is a good variety but not overwhelming. I had the crab appetizer and while I wish I knew it would be covered in cheese, it was so flavorful and filling. I had the shrimp entree served in a pumpkin and it was delicious. I am hard to please flavorwise if something isnt spicy, but this was very well seasoned and delicious! I tried my friend's truffle fries and they were perfection! The churros were heavenly, served with 2 different dipping sauces. Excellent service. Good portion sizes. Reasonable prices and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After a super long day with everything going wrong, my friend and I had such bad luck even with the restaurant we were trying to eat at but while searching for where else to get dinner, this place happened to catch our attention. It was 25 mins away walking distance and we were SO exhausted by then so we kept debating whether it'd be worth that walk or not but we'd never tried Brazilian food before and decided why not! Gotta say it was definitely worth the trip. We were given two menus-their original menu you can find on their website and some other special menu. From that special menu, we got their Brazilian tapas for two. It came with their coxinha (chicken croquets), cheese filled kibbeh, beef empanadas, grilled cheese, Brazilian sausage, and catupiry bread. For the sauces we got sweet and sour, jalapeño mayo, and spicy mayo. At first glance, it seemed like a very small portion for two people but it was very filling and amazing. I usually hate sweet and sour sauce but this one tasted incredible and surprisingly paired well with every single piece. Service was great and the outdoor seating in the back was beautiful. Our dinner here honestly made us forget about the long and exhausting day we had. And for some weird reason everything started going our way for the rest of the night after leaving here so we still talk about how this place was our turning point haha. We're very glad to have come across this restaurant and now have a new found interest in Brazilian cuisine thanks to our experience here! read more

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I've had Sarava in my bookmarks for ages and thought today was a great day to finally pay a visit. I took my parents out for brunch and couldn't wish for a more perfect place. Sarava overs a very comforting and intimate atmosphere. It's not a huge place but is enough for a few tables, there was even a small group gathered in the back. I believes they even have a garden open, but I'd wait to go out there for a less humid weather. The food was simply amazing. Nothing disappointed - the lobster in the lobster avo benny was perfectly cooked, as were the eggs. The wagyu sliders were just the ride size; and the surf and turf burger was perfectly medium, and perfectly delicious and satisfying. The pop springs and pop hibiscus margarita were fresh, crisp, and delicious. I can't say enough about this place and would absolutely recommend it for a brunch or dinner to all my friends. read more

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This place serves brunch from Friday to Sunday which is super exciting. I'm deff coming again during their brunch menu to give another try since I do want to try their other food offerings. I ordered the lobster avo toast Benny it's $25, which I don't think it's worth I thought for the price it's ehhh didn't have much flavor as I wish it did. You would think the toast is small but it's pretty really. I also had their sweet potato fries. Some fries are crispy then the rest which I'm not complaining about since I brought my son and he was able to eat the softer ones. I asked for a high chair and it dirty. Luckily I brought my Clorox wipes and I wiped it down myself. So if you do ask for a high chair just becareful and check to see if it's clean or not. Their high chair are white so you can tell when it's dirty with the black marks. read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Lobster Avo Toast Beny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on 12/12 Saturday for a late lunch; brunch just ended at 4pm. It was empty at the time except the owner/or friend at the back- the waitress was chatting there majority of the time. It was a nice place and we got to linger (I don't like hovering wait staff). Their menu had lots of yummy offerings and we settled on: 2 beef burgers (1 with truffle fries) 1 Mexican Chicken bowl 1 Avocado Mango salad The avocado mango salad had small bits of avocado (have to really dig in under the spinach to find it). The mexican chicken bowl is like the chipotle burrito bowl but with fresher ingredients. The burgers---- oh man, the truffle fries were decent. They splash a lot of truffle oil on it, which was a turn off for hubby but I enjoyed it. It came with some sort of aioli sauce. read more

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We really enjoyed our experience here. We came here on a weekday so the place was very quiet. We ordered coxinha (chicken croquettes) , beef empanada, fries, and tomahawk steak, and Carrot cake for dessert. We were blown away by how delicious everything tasted! The service was amazing also, our server is very sweet. The portion sizes were big also so we did bring home a lot of left overs. The tomahawk steak is based on market price and it was $160 when we came here. It was so tender and so good. It comes with side of yucca fries. Everything was perfect. Definitely come check this place out! read more

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We went during the week. The service was great and their food was delicious! We really enjoyed all of our choices! I want to try their brunch next. If you are looking for those kabobs, they said it will be on the menu in April. I want to try that too the next time. read more

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Wow. We went here for a whim on my birthday and it was excellent. All of the food was cooked perfectly. Drinks were great---we shared a pitcher of passion fruit sangria. The hostess was also the bartender and the waitress---I felt bad for her but she really held the place down. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming. read more

Fantastic place, great food, spotless clean, real quality food, can't recommend enough, I love this place!!! The service is great too, but all I care about is the food and it's really good. Such a nice place, the yard in the summer is awesome so nice read more

I loved this place so much! It's a cute little restaurant with really good Brazilian food and great service! I've tried the empanadas, the wagyu burger, the Frito Mixto and of course the coxinha and everything has been delicious! The mojito is really great too! Def a great dinner or brunch spot. read more

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Queso de Pao !!! It is Colombian pan de queso on steroids !!! Yummm All the food and service is excellent. read more

I love Saravá. I've been a couple times throughout the years. The owner was so sweet and friendly. The service was amazing. The food was delicious. If you go on the weekend, make sure to try the Brazilian bread! The passion fruit Sandro is to die for.. and the restaurant gives cozy vibes. read more

So glad I discovered this hidden gem of an oasis in my neighborhood. The girls and I stepped into the restaurant and decided to dine in the backyard garden since it was a nice day. Stepping into the garden transported us into a tropical oasis. Service was impeccable and everything on the menu sounded so inviting. They have great drinks as well, although we're not big drinkers. I ordered the Crab Cake benedict. Instead of the traditional English muffin, the crab cakes are topped with a poached egg and paired with a smattering of home fries, and a garden salad. The crab cake was delectable, the egg perfectly poached, and the home fries and salad added a variety of textures and flavors to pair with the richness of the hollandaise sauce. The portion size was perfect as well. Come to Sarava to be whisked away on the tropical arena of your dreams and enjoy their unique dishes. read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Crab Cakes Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was great! the quality of the food and portions. The prices are a little high and n comparison with other places around the area. service is outstanding! read more

Not the best experience. Honestly this place was just ok. We got the cheese balls with the guava dip which was a 10/10 for me but everything else is downhill from here. We got chicken croquettes which were ok, prob wouldn't get again. We got the birria tacos which were good but I've had better. My friend got chicken stroganoff which she said was good but nothing special. My other friend got the surf and turf burger which he said was also good but not great. I got the sizzling steak with roasted garlic which was a special that night. It wasn't very good. Extremely over cooked and chewy. Also really salty. I would maybe go back to try the brunch but otherwise I didn't love this spot. Customer service was good though and backyard was cute. Lots of bugs but they have candles and bug spray. read more

Saravá - The Modern Bistro - Sizzling steak with roasted garlic. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came for brunch on a Saturday, we got seated right away. They have both their brunch and regular menu available. The space isn't huge but they also have garden seating and a couple of tables out front. We ordered coxinha, eggs Benedict, and crab cakes. The coxinha are like mini potato croquettes stuffed with shredded chicken. These were soo crispy on the outside and the inside was not bland. Their eggs Benedict were unique because it comes on top of Brazilian cheese bread and not English muffins. You also get to choose which meat it comes with, I got turkey bacon. The Brazilian cheese bread makes such a big difference to the dish. The crab cakes weren't huge, but it was good and comes with a lot of avocado/ guacamole spread that actually pairs pretty well with the crab cakes. Server was very friendly and they often checked in on us. Food was plated nicely and portions were good. We will definitely be back more often. read more

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I looove this place. It's my second time but i'll definitely come a third and even fourth time! We came on a Sunday early afternoon for brunch and there was no wait at all. I love the family-like ambiance. This is probably a local favorite as I saw many families dining for brunch as well. Passion fruit mimosa -- super tangy and bubbly. They did not skimp on the bubbles at all. 10/10 Grass-fed burger -- I loved it came with turkey bacon. Burger was cooked just to my liking (medium). The sweet potatoes fries on the other hand; probably the best I've ever had! Nice and crispy exterior, tender interior. 12/10 Crab cakes Benedict -- I'm a sucker for hollandaise sauce with eggs Benedict and this place did not skimp out on the sauce. Crab cakes were a little mushy (I prefer them slightly deep fried). Home fries are always a good addition. 9/10 read more

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